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Our Mission

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community dedicated to teaching and learning, scholarship and service, truth and justice, as inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition, the social teaching of the Church, and the principles of wisdom in the Rule of St. Benedict.

Our Vision

Benedictine University aspires to be a thought leader in Catholic higher education. We seek to provide a transformative and integrative educational experience grounded in Benedictine values, helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Admissions Counselors

Liliana Ascencio

Adult Learning Admissions

Liliana Ascencio Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Minor in Family and Child Studies from Northern Illinois University In 2014. She plans on commencing a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology in January of 2016 at Benedictine University.

Benedictine University isn’t only a great University to attend, but a great University to work for. I felt very welcomed by everyone the first day I started working at Ben and, I want our students to feel the exact same way when they attend our campus. It is my ultimate goal to make sure the students receive an exceptional educational experience here at Benedictine.

“I would advise students to look at Higher education as the best investment that you can make in yourselves and to never let the appearance of the impossible distract you from the bigger picture”

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Andrew Carl

Undergraduate Transfer Admissions

Andrew Carl earned a Bachelor of Arts in Management at Benedictine in 2011 after completing his general education at a local community college. Carl enjoys watching Chicago sports, hanging out with his wife and family, and occasionally indulging in some video games.

"One of my favorite things about the University is the openness and diversity of the community. All walks of life and ways of thinking are represented and respected. This serves to strengthen our academic and social environment as a whole. My two favorite buildings on campus are the Coal Ben and the Rice Fitness Center. You can fuel up at one location and burn it off at the other!

"As cliché as it sounds, the best advice I received as a student was to take control of my own destiny. True motivation to succeed must first come from inside."

Lisa Darnell

Undergraduate Transfer Admissions

Lisa Darnell is a 2008 graduate of Benedictine University. Darnell earned a Master of Business Administration at Benedictine in 2012.

"My advice to transfer students is to know thyself and plan ahead. You want to choose a school that feels like home and has an environment where you can succeed. And whether you plan to transfer in a semester or in two years, I am here to make your life easier ... from personalized advising to providing clarity in the financial aid process.

"I look forward to meeting you on campus and helping you make this important next step in choosing where to finish your bachelor's degree. Go Eagles!"

Inside Illinois

Anne Green

Undergraduate Freshman Admissions

Anne Green earned a Bachelor of Arts
in Psychology at North Central College, where she worked as a Student
Ambassador and tour guide for two years before joining the Benedictine
community.

"Benedictine offers more than an education, it offers the
experience of a lifetime. You are not a number here, you are an important
contributor to the campus and community. There are many opportunities to get
involved in student organizations, obtain an internship and study abroad. This
campus is full of kind and welcoming staff, faculty and students who make you
feel like you are truly home."

National Territories

Heather Hawker

Undergraduate Freshman Admissions

Heather Hawker grew up in south suburban Tinley Park, where she attended Andrew High School, home of the Thunderbolts.

Hawker earned a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication with a minor in Business at North Central College in Naperville, and joined the Benedictine University community in September 2012.

"I have found that Benedictine's passion for students, alumni, faculty and staff have made Benedictine the place it is today. It is a community where students are determined to excel in anything they do. They believe in a greater cause... not just to make themselves better, but to make the world around them a better place."

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Inside Illinois

Abraxas Educational Group in Wauconda, IL

Academy for Learning in Blue Island, IL

Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in Palos Hills, IL

Amundsen High School in Chicago, IL

Aspira High School in Chicago, IL Banner Academy West in Chicago, IL

Benito Juarez High School in Chicago, IL

Best Practice High School in Chicago, IL

Bremen High School in Midlothian, IL

Bremen High School in Midlothian, IL

Bronzeville Scholastic Academy in Chicago, IL

Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park, IL

Chicago Intnl Charter Longwood in Chicago, IL

CICS Northtown Academy in Chicago, IL

Community Hs Dist 99 North Hs in Downers Grove, IL

Community Hs Dist 99 South Hs in Downers Grove, IL

Curie Metropolitan High Sch in Chicago, IL

D H Williams Prep Sch of Med in Chicago, IL

Dayspring Christian Academy in Chicago, IL

Dwight D Eisenhower High Sch in Blue Island, IL

Eagles Wings Urban Academy in Chicago, IL

Evergreen Park Cmty High Sch in Evergreen Park, IL

Farragut Career Academy in Chicago, IL

Fenger High School in Chicago, IL

George Westinghouse HS in Chicago, IL

Harold L Richards High School in Oak Lawn, IL

Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills, IL

Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hls, IL

Holy Cross High School in River Grove, IL

Illinois Childrens School in Chicago, IL

Immaculate Heart Of Mary H S in Westchester, IL

Indian Plains Alternative High in Aurora, IL

Indian Trail Christian Academy in Aurora, IL

Innovations High School in Chicago, IL

Jordan Baptist High School in Burbank, IL

Lake View Academy in Chicago, IL

Lake View High School in Chicago, IL

Larkin High School in Elgin, IL

Latin School Of Chicago in Chicago, IL

Lemont Township High School in Lemont, IL

Lincoln-Way Central High School in New Lenox, IL

Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort, IL

Lincoln-Way North High School in Frankfort, IL

Lincoln-Way West High School in New Lenox, IL

Lindblom Math & Science in Chicago, IL

Lisle High School in Lisle, IL

Luther East High School in Lansing, IL

Luther High School North in Chicago, IL

Luther High School South in Chicago, IL

Lutheran School of Theo-Chgo in Chicago, IL

Madonna High School in Chicago, IL

Maria High School in Chicago, IL

Marquette Manor Baptist Acad in Downers Grove, IL

Martin Luther King College Pre in Chicago, IL

Mount Assisi Academy in Lemont, IL

Naperville Central High School in Naperville, IL

Naperville North High School in Naperville, IL

Oak Forest High School in Oak Forest, IL

Oak Lawn Community High School in Oak Lawn, IL

Orr Community Academy in Chicago, IL

Rauner College Prep in Chicago, IL

Richards Vocational High Sch in Chicago, IL

Roberto Clemente Cmty Academy in Chicago, IL

Romeoville High School in Romeoville, IL

Rowe-Clark Math & Science Acad in Chicago, IL

Saint Barbara High School in Chicago, IL

Saint Joseph in Chicago, IL

Saint Lawrence in Gardner, IL

Schurz High School in Chicago, IL

Shiloh Academy in Chicago, IL

South Central High School in Chicago, IL

South Side Baptist School in Oak Lawn, IL

Telshe High School in Chicago, IL

Thomas Kelly High School in Chicago, IL

Tinley Park High School in Tinley Park, IL

Tinley Park High School in Tinley Park, IL

Uno Charter School - Garcia in Chicago, IL

Victor J Andrew High School in Tinley Park, IL

Wells Community Academy in Chicago, IL

Youth Commun Project in Chicago, IL

Youth Connection Charter Schoo in Chicago, IL

National Territories

Michigan

Michael Kalynyuk

Undergraduate Transfer Admissions

Michael Kalynyuk earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Benedictine and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration.

"I have many great memories studying and meeting friends in the main hallway of Kindlon Hall, and the Kindlon Coffee Shop has gotten me through some of the most difficult tests. I tell incoming students to take full advantage of every opportunity that they get. We have so many resources on campus that will help them succeed in achieving their goals."

Kalynyuk works with students who are considering transferring to Benedictine from Moraine Valley Community College, Harper College, Oakton Community College and Joliet Junior College.

Jessica Lang

Undergraduate Freshman Admissions

Jessica Lang earned an Associate of Science from Lincoln College and a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication from Bradley University. She worked with incoming freshmen at Lincoln College for four years before joining the Benedictine community as a Graduate Admissions counselor in 2011. After a brief hiatus, she returned to Benedictine in April 2014.

"One of my favorite things about Benedictine is the hands-on experience you receive in the classroom, and the faculty and staff with whom you come in contact here at the university. There are so many people who want to help you succeed, and everyone makes you feel so welcome.

"My advice for incoming freshmen is to get involved on campus. Benedictine has so much to offer... more than 50 clubs and organizations, Division III sports and so much more."

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Inside Illinois

Abingdon High School in Abingdon, IL

A-C Central High School in Ashland, IL

ACE High School

Alden Hebron High School in Hebron, IL

Aledo High School in Aledo, IL

Alexis High School in Alexis, IL

Altamont High School in Altamont, IL

Alton High School in Alton, IL

Alwood High School in Woodhull, IL

Amboy High School in Amboy, IL

Anna-Jonesboro Cmty High Sch in Anna, IL

Annawan High School in Annawan, IL

Arcola Community High School in Arcola, IL

Argenta-Oreana High School in Argenta, IL

Armstrong Township High School in Armstrong, IL

Arthur High School in Arthur, IL

Arthur Mennonite School in Arthur, IL

Ashton High School in Ashton, IL

Astoria High School in Astoria, IL

Athens Community High School in Athens, IL

Atwood Hammond High School in Atwood, IL

Auburn High School in Auburn, IL

Auburn High School

Averyville Baptist School in East Peoria, IL

Avon High School in Avon, IL

Barry Community High School in Barry, IL

Beardstown Senior High School in Beardstown, IL

Beecher City High School in Beecher City, IL

Beecher High School in Beecher, IL

Belleville High School East in Belleville, IL

Belleville Township H S West in Belleville, IL

Belvidere High School

Belvidere North High School

Bement High School in Bement, IL

Benton Consolidated High Sch in Benton, IL

Berean Christian School in Fairview Heights, IL

Bethany High School in Bethany, IL

Bismarck-Henning High School in Bismarck, IL

Bloomington High School in Bloomington, IL

Blue Ridge High School in Farmer City, IL

Bluffs High School in Bluffs, IL

Bond City Comm. Unit H.S. in Greenville, IL

Bradford High School in Bradford, IL

Bradley-Bourbonnais High Sch in Bradley, IL

Brimfield High School in Brimfield, IL

Brown County High School in Mt Sterling, IL

Brownstown High School in Brownstown, IL

Brussels Community High School in Brussels, IL

Bunker Hill High School in Bunker Hill, IL

Bureau Valley High School in Manlius, IL

Bushnell Prairie City High Sch in Bushnell, IL

Byron High School in Byron, IL

Cahokia High School East in Cahokia, IL

Cairo High School in Cairo, IL

Calhoun High School in Hardin, IL

Calvary Academy in Springfield, IL

Cambridge Community High Sch in Cambridge, IL

Camp Point Central High School in Camp Point, IL

Canton High School in Canton, IL

Carbondale Cmty High School in Carbondale, IL

Carlinville High School in Carlinville, IL

Carlyle High School in Carlyle, IL

Carmi-White County High School in Carmi, IL

Carriers Mills High School in Carrier Mills, IL

Carrollton High School in Carrollton, IL

Carterville High School in Carterville, IL

Carthage High School in Carthage, IL

Casey-Westfield Jr-Sr High Sch in Casey, IL

Catlin High School in Catlin, IL

Centennial High School in Champaign, IL

Central A & M High School in Moweaqua, IL

Central Community High School in Breese, IL

Central High School in Burlington, IL

Central High School in Clifton, IL

Centralia High School in Centralia, IL

Century High School in Ullin, IL

Cerro Gordo High School in Cerro Gordo, IL

Champaign Central High School in Champaign, IL

Chandlerville High School in Chandlerville, IL

Charleston High School in Charleston, IL

Chester High School in Chester, IL

Chrisman High School in Chrisman, IL

Christ Lutheran High School in Buckley, IL

Christ Our Rock Lutheran HS in Centralia, IL

Christian Life Center High Sch

Christopher Community High Sch in Christopher, IL

Cisne High School in Cisne, IL

Cissna Park High School in Cissna Park, IL

Civic Memorial High School in Bethalto, IL

Clay City High School in Clay City, IL

Clinton Community High School in Clinton, IL

Coal City High School in Coal City, IL

Cobden High School in Cobden, IL

Colchester Jr-Sr High School in Colchester, IL

Collinsville High School in Collinsville, IL

Columbia High School in Columbia, IL

Coulterville High School in Coulterville, IL

Cowden-Herrick High School in Cowden, IL

Crab Orchard High School in Marion, IL

Crescent Iroquois High School in Crescent City, IL

Cuba High School in Cuba, IL

Cumberland High School in Toledo, IL

Dakota Jr-Sr High School in Dakota, IL

Dallas City High School in Dallas City, IL

Danville Christian Academy in Danville, IL

Danville High School in Danville, IL

Decatur Christian School in Decatur, IL

Deer Creek-Mackinaw High Sch in Mackinaw, IL

DeKalb High School in DeKalb, IL

Deland-Weldon High School in Deland, IL

Delavan High School in Delavan, IL

Depue Unit School in Depue, IL

Dieterich Community School in Dieterich, IL

Divernon High School in Divernon, IL

Dixon High School in Dixon, IL

Dolan Ctr Maryville Farm Camp in Durand, IL

Dongola High School in Dongola, IL

Donovan High School in Donovan, IL

Douglas Macarthur High School in Decatur, IL

Dunlap Community High School in Dunlap, IL

Dupo Senior High School in Dupo, IL

Duquoin High School in Duquoin, IL

Durand High School in Durand, IL

Dwight Township High School in Dwight, IL

Earlville Jr-Sr High School in Earlville, IL

East Alton-Wood River High Sch in Wood River, IL

East Dubuque High School in East Dubuque, IL

East High School

East Peoria Community High Sch in East Peoria, IL

East Richland High School in Olney, IL

East Saint Louis Lincoln HS in East Saint Louis, IL

East Saint Louis Sr High Sch in East St Louis, IL

Eastland High District 308 in Lanark, IL

Edinburg High School in Edinburg, IL

Edwards County High School in Albion, IL

Edwardsville Senior High Sch in Edwardsville, IL

Effingham High School in Effingham, IL

Egyptian Community High School in Tamms, IL

Eisenhower High School in Decatur, IL

El Paso High School in El Paso, IL

Eldorado High School in Eldorado, IL

Elverado High School in Elkville, IL

Emmanuel Christian School in Lemont, IL

Erie High School in Erie, IL

Eureka High School in Eureka, IL

Fairfield Community High Sch in Fairfield, IL

Faith Christian School in Dixon, IL

Farmington High School in Farmington, IL

Fieldcrest High School in Minonk, IL

Findlay Community Unit School in Findlay, IL

First Baptist Christian Acad in Pana, IL

Fisher Jr-Sr High School in Fisher, IL

Flanagan High School in Flanagan, IL

Flora High School in Flora, IL

Forreston High School in Forreston, IL

Fox River Valley Christian Sch in Aurora, IL

Frankfort Cmty High School in West Frankfort, IL

Franklin Center High School in Franklin Grove, IL

Franklin High School in Franklin, IL

Freeburg High School in Freeburg, IL

Freeport Senior High School in Freeport, IL

Fulton High School in Fulton, IL

Galatia High School in Galatia, IL

Galena High School in Galena, IL

Galesburg High School in Galesburg, IL

Galva High School in Galva, IL

Gardner S Wilmington High Sch in Gardner, IL

Geneseo High School in Geneseo, IL

Genoa-Kingston High School in Genoa, IL

Georgetown-Ridge Farm High Sch in Georgetown, IL

Gibson City/Melvin-Sibley Hs in Gibson City, IL

Gillespie High School in Gillespie, IL

Girard Junior-Senior High Sch in Girard, IL

Glenwood High School in Chatham, IL

Glenwood School For Boys in Glenwood, IL

Goreville Community Unit 1 in Goreville, IL

Grace Baptist Academy in Kankakee, IL

Grace Baptist Academy in Springfield, IL

Granite City Senior High Sch in Granite City, IL

Grant Park High School in Grant Park, IL

Grayville High School in Grayville, IL

Greenfield Comm High School in Greenfield, IL

Greenview Community High Sch in Greenview, IL

Gridley High School in Gridley, IL

Griggsville High School in Griggsville, IL

Guilford High School

Hall High School in Spring Valley, IL

Hamilton High School in Hamilton, IL

Hardin County High School in Elizabethtown, IL

Harlem Senior High School

Harrisburg High School in Harrisburg, IL

Hartsburg-Emden Jr-Sr High Sch in Hartsburg, IL

Havana High School in Havana, IL

Henry-Senachwine High School in Henry, IL

Heritage High School in Broadlands, IL

Herrin High School in Herrin, IL

Herscher High School in Herscher, IL

Heyworth High School in Heyworth, IL

Hiawatha High School in Kirkland, IL

Highland High School in Highland, IL

Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro, IL

Hinckley-Big Rock High School in Hinckley, IL

Hononegah Comm High School

Hoopeston Area High School in Hoopeston, IL

Hutsonville High School in Hutsonville, IL

Illiana Christian High School in Lansing, IL

Illini Bluffs High School in Glasford, IL

Illini Central High School in Mason City, IL

Illinois Math & Science Acad in Aurora, IL

Illinois Sch Visually Imparied in Jacksonville, IL

Illinois Valley Central H S in Chillicothe, IL

Illiopolis High School in Illiopolis, IL

Indian Creek High School in Shabbona, IL

Industry High School in Industry, IL

Iroquois West High School in Gilman, IL

Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, IL

Jamaica High School in Sidell, IL

Jersey Community High School in Jerseyville, IL

Jesse Spalding High School in Chicago, IL

Johnsburg High School in Mchenry, IL

Johnston City High School in Johnston City, IL

Joliet Central High School in Joliet, IL

Joliet Township High Sch West in Joliet, IL

Joppa Community High School in Joppa, IL

Kaneland High School in Maple Park, IL

Kankakee High School in Kankakee, IL

Kankakee Trinity Academy in Kankakee, IL

Kansas High School in Kansas, IL

Kewanee High School in Kewanee, IL

Knoxville High School in Knoxville, IL

La Harpe High School in La Harpe, IL

La Moille Cmty High School in La Moille, IL

La Salle Peru High School in La Salle, IL

Lanphier High School in Springfield, IL

Lawrenceville High School in Lawrenceville, IL

Le Roy High School in Le Roy, IL

Lebanon High School in Lebanon, IL

Lena-Winslow High School in Lena, IL

Lewistown Community High Sch in Lewistown, IL

Lexington High School in Lexington, IL

Liberty Community High School in Liberty, IL

Limestone Community High Sch in Bartonville, IL

Lincoln Community High School in Lincoln, IL

Lincolnwood Jr-Sr High School in Raymond, IL

Litchfield Senior High School in Litchfield, IL

Lovejoy High School in Lovejoy, IL

Lovington High School in Lovington, IL

Lowpoint-Washburn High School in Washburn, IL

Lutheran High School in Springfield, IL

Macomb High School in Macomb, IL

Madison Senior High School in Madison, IL

Mahomet-Seymour High School in Mahomet, IL

Manteno Senior High School in Manteno, IL

Manual High School in Peoria, IL

Marion High School in Marion, IL

Marissa Jr-Sr High School in Marissa, IL

Maroa-Forsyth High School in Maroa, IL

Marshall Community High School in Marshall, IL

Martinsville Jr-Sr High School in Martinsville, IL

Mascoutah High School in Mascoutah, IL

Massac County High School in Metropolis, IL

Mattoon Senior High School in Mattoon, IL

Mcleansboro High School in Mcleansboro, IL

Mendota Township High School in Mendota, IL

Mercer County High School in Joy, IL

Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sc in Meredosia, IL

Meridian High School in Macon, IL

Meridian High School in Mounds, IL

Metamora Township High School in Metamora, IL

Metea Valley High School in Aurora, IL

Metro East Lutheran High Sch in Edwardsville, IL

Midland High School in Varna, IL

Midwest Central High School in Manito, IL

Midwest Technical Institute in Springfield, IL

Milford Township High School in Milford, IL

Milledgeville High School in Milledgeville, IL

Minooka Community High School in Minooka, IL

Minouk-Dana-Rutland HS in Minonk, IL

Moline Senior High School in Moline, IL

Momence Community High School in Momence, IL

Monmouth High School in Monmouth, IL

Monticello High School in Monticello, IL

Morris Community High School in Morris, IL

Morrison Community High School in Morrison, IL

Morrisonville High School in Morrisonville, IL

Morton High School in Morton, IL

Mount Carroll High School in Mt Carroll, IL

Mount Olive High School in Mt Olive, IL

Mount Pulaski High School in Mt Pulaski, IL

Mount Vernon Christian School in Mt Vernon, IL

Mount Vernon Township High Sch in Mt Vernon, IL

Mount Zion High School in Mt Zion, IL

Moweaqua High School in Moweaqua, IL

Mulberry Grove High School in Mulberry Grove, IL

Murphysboro High School in Murphysboro, IL

Nashville Community High Sch in Nashville, IL

Nauvoo-Colusa High School in Nauvoo, IL

Neoga High School in Neoga, IL

Neponset High School in Neponset, IL

New Athens Cmty Unit Dist #60 in New Athens, IL

New Berlin High School in New Berlin, IL

Newark High School in Newark, IL

Newton Community High School in Newton, IL

Niantic Harristown High School in Niantic, IL

Nokomis High School in Nokomis, IL

Normal Community High School in Normal, IL

Normal Community West High Sc in Normal, IL

Norris City-Omaha-Enfield H S in Norris City, IL

North Clay Comm High School in Louisville, IL

North Greene High School in White Hall, IL

North Love Christian School

North Mac Community School #3 in Virden, IL

Northwestern High School in Palmyra, IL

Oakland High School in Oakland, IL

Oakwood High School in Fithian, IL

Oblong High School in Oblong, IL

Odin High School in Odin, IL

O'Fallon Township High School in Ofallon, IL

Ohio Community High School in Ohio, IL

Okaw Valley High School in Bethany, IL

Okawville High School in Okawville, IL

Olympia High School in Stanford, IL

Orangeville High School in Orangeville, IL

Oregon High School in Oregon, IL

Orion High School in Orion, IL

Oswego Community High School in Oswego, IL

Oswego East High School in Oswego, IL

Ottawa Township High School in Ottawa, IL

Palestine High School in Palestine, IL

Pana High School in Pana, IL

Paris High School in Paris, IL

Park Forest Academy in Park Forest, IL

Parkview Baptist Academy in Northlake, IL

Patoka Community High School in Patoka, IL

Paw Paw High School in Paw Paw, IL

Pawnee High School in Pawnee, IL

Paxton Buckley Loda High Sch in Paxton, IL

Pearl City High School in Pearl City, IL

Pecatonica High School in Pecatonica, IL

Pekin Community High School in Pekin, IL

Peoria Christian School in Peoria, IL

Peoria Heights High School in Peoria Heights, IL

Peoria High School in Peoria, IL

Peotone High School in Peotone, IL

Pinckneyville Chs #101 in Pinckneyville, IL

Pittsfield High School in Pittsfield, IL

Plainfield East High School in Plainfield, IL

Plainfield High School in Plainfield, IL

Plainfield North High School in Plainfield, IL

Plainfield South High School in Plainfield, IL

Plano High School in Plano, IL

Pleasant Hill High School in Pleasant Hill, IL

Pleasant Plains High School in Pleasant Plains, IL

Plymouth High School in Plymouth, IL

Polo Community High School in Polo, IL

Pontiac Township High School in Pontiac, IL

Pope County High School in Golconda, IL

Porta Jr-Sr High School in Petersburg, IL

Prairie Central High School in Fairbury, IL

Princeton High School in Princeton, IL

Princeville High School in Princeville, IL

Prophetstown High School in Prophetstown, IL

Putnam County High School in Granville, IL

Quincy Senior High School in Quincy, IL

R O W V A High School in Oneida, IL

Ramsey High School in Ramsey, IL

Rantoul Township High School in Rantoul, IL

Red Bud Community High School in Red Bud, IL

Red Hill High School in Bridgeport, IL

Reed-Custer High School in Braidwood, IL

Richwoods High School in Peoria, IL

Ridgeview High School in Colfax, IL

Ridgewood Baptist Academy in Joliet, IL

River Ridge Schl and Elizabeth in Hanover, IL

Riverdale Senior High School in Prt Byron, IL

Riverton High School in Riverton, IL

Roanoke-Benson High School in Roanoke, IL

Robinson High School in Robinson, IL

Rochelle Township High School in Rochelle, IL

Rochester High School in Rochester, IL

Rock Falls Township High Sch in Rock Falls, IL

Rock Island High School in Rock Island, IL

Rock River Alternative HS in Geneseo, IL

Rockford Baptist High School

Rockford Christian High School

Rockford IQRA School

Rockford Lutheran High School

Rockridge High School in Taylor Ridge, IL

Roosevelt Community Educ Cntr

Roseville High School in Roseville, IL

Rossville-Alvin High School in Rossville, IL

Roxana Senior High School in Roxana, IL

Rushville High School in Rushville, IL

Saint Elmo High School in St Elmo, IL

Salem Community High School in Salem, IL

Sandoval Senior High School in Sandoval, IL

Sandwich Cmty High School in Sandwich, IL

Savanna Jr-Sr High School in Savanna, IL

Scales Mound High School in Scales Mound, IL

Schlarman High School in Danville, IL

Seneca High School in Seneca, IL

Serena High School in Serena, IL

Sesser-Valier High School in Sesser, IL

Seymour High School in Payson, IL

Shawnee High School in Wolf Lake, IL

Shelbyville High School in Shelbyville, IL

Sheldon High School in Sheldon, IL

Sherrard High School in Sherrard, IL

Shiloh High School in Hume, IL

Somonauk Baptist School in Somonauk, IL

Somonauk High School in Somonauk, IL

South Beloit High School

South Central High School in Farina, IL

South Fork Consolidated High S in Kincaid, IL

Southeastern High School in Augusta, IL

Southern High School in Stronghurst, IL

Southern Illinois U Charter HS in East St. Louis, IL

Southwestern High School in Piasa, IL

Sparta High School in Sparta, IL

Spoon River Valley Jr-Sr H S in London Mills, IL

Springfield High School in Springfield, IL

Springfield Southeast High Sch in Springfield, IL

Stark County High School in Toulon, IL

Staunton Community High School in Staunton, IL

Steeleville Cmty High School in Steeleville, IL

Stephen Decatur High School in Decatur, IL

Sterling High School in Sterling, IL

Stewardson-Strasburg Cmty H S in Strasburg, IL

Stillman Valley High School in Stillman Valley, IL

Stockton High School in Stockton, IL

Streator Township High School in Streator, IL

Sullivan High School in Sullivan, IL

Sycamore Christian School in East Moline, IL

Sycamore High School in Sycamore, IL

Taylorville High School in Taylorville, IL

Teutopolis High School in Teutopolis, IL

Thomas Jefferson High School

Thompsonville High School in Thompsonville, IL

Thomson High School in Thomson, IL

Tower Hill High School in Tower Hill, IL

Tremont High School in Tremont, IL

Triad High School in Troy, IL

Tri-City High School in Buffalo, IL

Trico Senior High School in Campbell Hill, IL

Triopia Jr-Sr High School in Concord, IL

Tri-Point High School in Cullom, IL

Tri-Valley Jr-Sr High School in Downs, IL

Tuscola High School in Tuscola, IL

Union High School in Biggsville, IL

United Township High School in East Moline, IL

Unity High School in Mendon, IL

Unity High School in Tolono, IL

University High School in Normal, IL

University Of Il Lab High Sch in Urbana, IL

Urbana High School in Urbana, IL

Ursuline Academy in Springfield, IL

V I T High School in Table Grove, IL

Valmeyer High School in Valmeyer, IL

Vandalia Community High School in Vandalia, IL

Venice High School in Venice, IL

Vienna High School in Vienna, IL

Villa Grove High School in Villa Grove, IL

Virginia High School in Virginia, IL

Waltonville High School in Waltonville, IL

Warren High School in Monmouth, IL

Warren High School in Warren, IL

Warrensburg-Latham High School in Warrensburg, IL

Warsaw High School in Warsaw, IL

Washington Cmty High School in Washington, IL

Waterloo High School in Waterloo, IL

Watseka Community High School in Watseka, IL

Waverly High School in Waverly, IL

Wayne City High School in Wayne City, IL

Webber Township High School in Bluford, IL

Wesclin Jr-Sr High School in Trenton, IL

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Jenna Lucio

Undergraduate Freshman Admissions

Jenna Lucio earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders and Sciences with a minor in Psychology at Eastern Illinois University before earning a Master of Arts in School Counseling at Lewis University in 2015. She worked in education for seven years prior to joining Benedictine as a freshman admissions counselor.

“In the middle of opportunity, lies difficulty. My advice to incoming freshmen is to always push yourself and remember that there is greatness inside of you. Value the incredible education you will receive here at Benedictine University, but also take advantage of everything we have to offer and get involved!”

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Wisconsin

Amanda Skarosi

Graduate Admissions

Amanda Skarosi graduated from The University of Iowa with a Bachelors of Arts in Communications, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree.

"If you're a working professional or a recent college graduate, an advanced degree is a great way to enhance your current career path, or expand your skill set within another area. The graduate programs at Benedictine are designed for the working adult and offer students the options and flexibility they need to fit classes into their already packed schedules."

At a recent college graduation ceremony I attended, the keynote speaker told the new graduates "by the time most of you are 38 years old you will have had 10 - 16 jobs." With that prediction it seems obtaining an advanced degree - building and/or adding to your skill set takes on a new importance.

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Graduate Programs

MBA

M.S. Management & Organizational Behavior

Accelerated M.S. Management & Organizational Behavior (AMOB)

M.S. Management Information Systems

M.S. Business Analytics

M.S. Accountancy

M.S. Taxation

M.S. Finance

All graduate certificates that correspond with business programs

Alyssa Szynal

Graduate Admissions

Alyssa Szynal earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2013. Before joining the Benedictine community, she worked as a teaching assistant at various grades, including elementary school and college levels.

“One of the best things about Benedictine is that it’s a welcoming, close-knit community. Whether you’re a recent college graduate or you’re working full-time, the faculty and staff are supportive and encouraging. The graduate programs at Benedictine offer flexibility, resources and support, which not only help you succeed, but also feel like you’re right at home.”

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Graduate Programs

Master Public Health

M.S. Nutrition & Wellness

M.A. Education

M.S. Clinical Exercise Physiology

M.S. Clinical Psychology

M.S. Science Content & Process

M.A. Linguistics

All graduate certificates that correspond with health programs

Christy Zajac

Undergraduate Freshman Admissions

Christy Zajac earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Benedictine University in 2016. Christy began her career with the University as a student worker in Admissions before joining the staff as a freshman admissions counselor.

“Choosing Benedictine University has been one of the best decisions I have made for my education and career goals. Here at Benedictine University, you are more than just an number. You are a student with dreams, goals, and aspirations and Benedictine University provides the opportunity to fulfill those dreams. The faculty and staff truly take pride in the success of their students and provide an excellent learning environment to fulfill those goals. I am fortunate to be a Benedictine University graduate and value the opportunity to help future Benedictine students accomplish their goals as well.”

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De La Salle Inst West Campus

De La Salle Institute

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Holy Cross High School

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Marquette High School

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Newman Central Catholic High S

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Our Lady Of Tepeyac High Sch

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Providence Catholic High School

Queen Of Peace High School

Quincy Notre Dame High School

Regina Dominican High School

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Routt Catholic High School

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Saint Anne Community High School

Saint Anthony High School

Saint Barbara High School

Saint Bede Academy

Saint Benedict High School

Saint Edward Central Cath Hs

Saint Francis De Sales High Sc

Saint Francis Preparatory H S

Saint Gregory High School

Saint Ignatius College Prep

Saint Joseph

Saint Joseph High School

Saint Joseph-Ogden High School

Saint Laurence High School

Saint Lawrence

Saint Patrick High School

Saint Rita High School

Saint Scholastica Academy

Saint Teresa High School

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Trinity High School, Carbondale

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